RAND Research Topic: Democracy2019-09-12T23:11:35ZCopyright (c) 2019, The RAND CorporationRAND Corporationhttps://www.rand.org/topics/democracy.htmlE-enabled Elections: The Future of Overseas Voting in Europe?Katherine Stewarthttps://www.rand.org/blog/2018/04/e-enabled-elections-the-future-of-overseas-voting-in.html2018-04-26T16:45:00Z2018-04-26T16:45:00ZInterest in technological solutions for elections is at an all-time high, but there are only a few mature online voting systems to learn from. Countries seeking to pilot e-enabled elections can learn from Estonia and others, but should also learn from those that never made it to full implementation. How to Increase Immunity to Truth DecayRAND Corporationhttps://www.rand.org/blog/articles/2018/05/how-to-increase-immunity-to-truth-decay.html2018-05-16T15:35:00Z2018-05-16T15:35:00ZAmericans have always held differing views about policy issues. But more and more, they disagree about basic facts. This is a symptom of what RAND calls "Truth Decay," and it's doing severe damage to democracy in the United States.What if Palestinians Start Voting in Jerusalem City Elections?Jonathan S. Blake; Elizabeth M. Bartels; Shira Efron; Yitzhak Reiterhttps://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RR2743.html2018-10-25T09:00:00Z2018-10-25T09:00:00ZSince 1967, most Palestinian residents of Jerusalem have boycotted municipal elections to avoid legitimating Israeli rule. But recent polls suggest that some might be warming to the idea of voting. A game with Israeli and Palestinian policy experts examined possible consequences of the boycott ending.Preventing Deviations from Presidential Term Limits in Low- and Middle-Income DemocraciesBill Gelfeldhttps://www.rand.org/pubs/rgs_dissertations/RGSD419.html2018-10-11T08:45:00Z2018-10-11T08:45:00ZExamines the broader theme of deviations from presidential term limits.Truth Decay and Community EngagementRAND Corporationhttps://www.rand.org/multimedia/audio/2018/09/20/truth-decay-and-community-engagement.html2018-09-20T22:00:00Z2018-09-20T22:00:00ZIn this Events @ RAND podcast, RAND political scientist Jennifer Kavanagh and William "Pat" Getty, president of the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation, discuss Truth Decay's consequences on community engagement and resilience.Truth Decay and Community EngagementRAND Corporationhttps://www.rand.org/events/2018/09/20.html2018-09-20T14:40:00Z2018-09-20T14:40:00ZRAND political Scientist Jennifer Kavanagh and William “Pat” Getty, president of the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation, will talk about Truth Decay’s consequences on community engagement and resilience. [Pittsburgh, PA]Millennials and National SecurityRAND Corporationhttps://www.rand.org/multimedia/audio/2018/06/28/millennials-and-national-security.html2018-06-28T15:00:00Z2018-06-28T15:00:00ZIn this Call with the Experts, Marek N. Posard and Kathryn Edwards discuss their new report, which compares attitudes and opinions of millennials with those of previous generations and draws inferences about potential millennial concerns about security. Andrew Parasiliti also joins the conversation to provide an overview of the Security 2040 project.Millennial Perceptions of SecurityMarek N. Posard; Jennifer Kavanagh; Kathryn Edwards; Sonni Efronhttps://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RR2571.html2018-06-14T08:00:00Z2018-06-14T08:00:00ZThis report -- part of a series examining critical security challenges in 2040 -- uses survey data to compare attitudes and opinions of millennials with those of previous generations and draws inferences about potential millennial concerns about security.Truth Decay and Trust in InstitutionsRAND Corporationhttps://www.rand.org/multimedia/audio/2018/06/07/truth-decay-and-trust-in-institutions.html2018-06-07T22:00:00Z2018-06-07T22:00:00ZIn this Events @ RAND podcast, the Pew Research Center's Carroll Doherty joins RAND's Jennifer Kavanagh for a discussion about the causes and consequences of Truth Decay and declining trust in institutions.Truth Decay and Trust in InstitutionsRAND Corporationhttps://www.rand.org/events/2018/06/07.html2018-06-07T14:40:00Z2018-06-07T14:40:00ZOver the past two decades, confidence in major institutions has dropped sharply and skepticism about research findings is increasingly common. Carroll Doherty of the Pew Research Center will join RAND’s Jennifer Kavanagh for a discussion about the causes and consequences of Truth Decay and declining trust in institutions. [Washington, D.C.]Truth Decay and Civil DiscourseRAND Corporationhttps://www.rand.org/events/2018/05/24.html2018-05-24T15:43:00Z2018-05-24T15:43:00ZThe shrinking role of facts and evidence-based analysis in American public life poses a threat to democracy, to policymaking, and to the very notion of civil discourse. Jennifer Kavanagh, a political scientist, will discuss RAND's project to define and study Truth Decay and its connection to the erosion of civil discourse. [Santa Monica, CA] Truth Decay and Civil DiscourseRAND Corporationhttps://www.rand.org/multimedia/audio/2018/05/24/truth-decay-and-civil-discourse.html2018-05-24T00:00:00Z2018-05-24T00:00:00ZIn this Events @ RAND podcast, Jennifer Kavanagh addresses the connection between Truth Decay and the erosion of civil discourse, as well as Truth Decay's effects on policymaking and the future of democracy.Truth Decay and the MediaRAND Corporationhttps://www.rand.org/multimedia/audio/2018/05/08/truth-decay-and-the-media.html2018-05-08T00:00:00Z2018-05-08T00:00:00ZIn this Events @ RAND podcast, a panel of experts discusses the connection between the media and Truth Decay. They address the effects of changes in the information environment, including the rise of social media, the shift to a 24-hour news cycle, increasing partisanship of some news sources, algorithms and filters, and media literacy.Testing the Value of the Postwar International OrderMichael J. Mazarr; Ashley L. Rhoadeshttps://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RR2226.html2018-01-08T09:00:00Z2018-01-08T09:00:00ZThe postwar order offers significant value to U.S. interests and objectives and is worth the investment. It represents a leading U.S. competitive advantage. At a time of growing rivalry, nationalism, and uncertainty, a functioning multilateral order will be essential.Civic engagementTalitha Dubow; Axelle Devaux; Christian Van Stolk; Catriona Manvillehttps://www.rand.org/pubs/conf_proceedings/CF373.html2017-10-11T19:01:00Z2017-10-11T19:01:00ZThe report provides an overview of an expert consultation on how digital technologies can be used to support citizen-powered democracy. It identifies key opportunities, risks and aspirations, as well as emerging ideas for delivering on this vision.Conflict Trends and Conflict DriversThomas S. Szayna; Angela O'Mahony; Jennifer Kavanagh; Stephen Watts; Bryan Frederick; Tova C. Norlen; Phoenix Voorhieshttps://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RR1063.html2017-09-12T08:00:00Z2017-09-12T08:00:00ZBased on conflict projections through 2040, this report concludes that despite the generally declining incidence of armed conflict, the Army must prepare for conventional wars against other states as well as irregular warfare against nonstate actors.Understanding Conflict TrendsStephen Watts; Jennifer Kavanagh; Bryan Frederick; Tova C. Norlen; Angela O'Mahony; Phoenix Voorhies; Thomas S. Szaynahttps://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RR1063z1.html2017-09-12T08:00:00Z2017-09-12T08:00:00ZThis report explores, through an extensive literature review, whether the extreme rarity of interstate war and reduced incidence of intrastate war represent permanent shifts in world politics or are a temporary aberration.A More Peaceful World?Stephen Watts; Bryan Frederick; Jennifer Kavanagh; Angela O'Mahony; Thomas S. Szayna; Matthew Lane; Alexander Stephenson; Colin P. Clarkehttps://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RR1177.html2017-09-12T08:00:00Z2017-09-12T08:00:00ZThis report analyzes trends in violent conflict and their implications for defense planning. It presents models estimating levels of conflict to 2040 under different scenarios and suggests early warning indicators of potential increases in conflict.What Are the Trends in Armed Conflicts? What Do They Mean for U.S. Defense Policy?Thomas S. Szayna; Stephen Watts; Angela O'Mahony; Bryan Frederick; Jennifer Kavanaghhttps://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RR1904.html2017-09-12T08:00:00Z2017-09-12T08:00:00ZUntil the wars in Syria and Ukraine, armed conflict in the world had been decreasing for decades. Future projections show continued decline, but the U.S. military has an important role in deterring conflict, underpinning peacekeeping coalitions, and possibly in responding to proxy wars by other powers.Civic EngagementTalitha Dubow; Axelle Devaux; Catriona Manvillehttps://www.rand.org/pubs/perspectives/PE253.html2017-08-07T17:00:00Z2017-08-07T17:00:00ZThis Perspective explores the potential impacts that digital technologies may have on the nature of civic engagement and political processes, providing an overview of the opportunities and risks associated with the use of these technologies.